Osaka Hotels with balcony

Extremely satisfied with my stay! The hotel's location is super convenient, and the room was spacious, bright, and very clean. The bedding was so soft and comfortable, I slept like a baby all night. The front desk staff were incredibly warm and attentive, always ready to help with anything I needed. Breakfast was delicious and had a great variety. The facilities are excellent, offering great value for money, and I truly felt at home. I'll definitely choose this place again next time and highly recommend it!

A fantastic Japanese-style guesthouse. The neighborhood is very quiet, and it's less than a 10-minute walk from the subway station. The room was impeccably clean, and with only one unit per floor accessed directly by elevator, it offered excellent privacy. The facilities were well-equipped, making it a perfect spot to experience Japanese culture. The host was wonderfully warm and attentive, and all the visual and written instructions provided were incredibly comprehensive. Highly recommended!

+ Excellent location — near central area and within walking distance to 2 metro stations + Near many eateries, cafes and konbinis + Clean, modern and very large hotel room + Friendly and helpful staff at reception + Plenty of room amenities available for use + In-room washing machine makes it extremely convenient to do laundry + Free hot drinks machine upstair during the day + Fantastic reception lounge to relax and unwind + Great window view + Good value for money - Limited housekeeping — not as good for extended stays - Limited breakfast and cafe food selection We have booked Tokyu Stay hotels in the past, and this room is by far the best one we have stayed in. Will visit again in the future.

The guesthouse's location is incredibly convenient. It's a 30-minute ride on the Nankai Airport Line to Tengachaya Station, followed by a straightforward 30-minute walk. Alternatively, the Yotsubashi Line's Hanazonocho Station is even closer, just under a 5-minute walk across the road and along Hanazonocho Hondori, offering direct access to Namba and Shinsaibashi. There's also Shin-Imamiya JR Station, which is a bit further, about 1.2 km or a 15-minute walk. Check-in was a breeze; upon arrival, you simply collect your keys from the mailbox in the room to the right of the main entrance. Daily trash disposal is easy – just take your rubbish downstairs to the large bin located to the left inside the gated area. The lobby provides handy supplies like trash bags, fresh towels, and toothbrushes. Room amenities are excellent and the space is ample, which is a big advantage of guesthouses over hotels. There's a microwave, pots, pans, and dishes, so you can buy groceries and prepare simple meals. A washing machine with detergent and a drying rack on the balcony are also provided. Before booking, I was quite concerned about the noise issues mentioned in other reviews, and I was a bit apprehensive before my trip. I was assigned a third-floor room not facing the train line, and while it was a lower floor, I had read reviews saying rooms on the opposite side were also noisy. However, my personal experience was that there was no sound at all. Even when trains passed, the noise wasn't significant, unless you're an extremely light sleeper who needs absolute quiet. Personally, I don't see it as an issue. For those like us, staying in a room on the opposite side, we didn't hear any track noise at all. Plus, the hotel offers direct views of Abeno Harukas and Tsutenkaku, both about a 30-minute walk away. I even went up to the 9th floor to catch the sunset. Overall, this guesthouse offers great value for money. While it's true there are some homeless people in the area to the right, it still feels very safe and doesn't affect your travel plans. I would definitely choose to stay here again on my next trip to Osaka.

Traveling in Japan with kids, I was originally looking for a hotel with convenient transportation. While this one is close to a subway exit, it takes a good 10-15 minute walk underground to actually reach the station platform. The hotel entrance is tucked away in a small alley, easy to miss if you're not paying attention – you have to walk down the small lane right under the big Ryukakusan sign. On the upside, the surrounding area is packed with amazing food, all sorts of delicious options, and there's a huge supermarket under the five major department stores. The 'late-night diner' noodle shop across the street opens at 10 PM, which is great for those returning late. As expected, the room wasn't very big; the triple room seemed to be a standard twin room with an extra bed squeezed in, making it quite cramped. We could barely open one suitcase. A unique feature of the hotel is the hot spring on the 3rd floor. Lots of people were going up and down to use it every day, but since we were out early and back late, we didn't get to experience it.

The location is quiet and close to two train stations, making it convenient for getting around. The staff are very responsible and respond quickly, even late at night. When we had a problem with the water heater in the early morning, they sent someone to fix it the next morning. The staff member in charge even spoke Chinese, which was very thoughtful and dedicated. There's a small balcony, which is great for drying clothes. If you like trains, you can also watch them pass by at the nearby station from the balcony. Downsides: The location is a bit too secluded. In winter, it gets dark very early, and there are very few dim streetlights in the residential area. There are almost no pedestrians, so as a solo female traveler, I felt a bit scared and had to return to the guesthouse early. There are no restaurants downstairs; you have to walk to find them. The water heater was troublesome; it's a storage type, so you constantly have to check if the water level is low and manually boil water, otherwise, you won't have hot water for a shower (I discovered this when the temperature was around 1-2 degrees Celsius, but once the temperature rose, the water heater didn't take as long to heat up).

I really agonized over where to stay, but I'm so glad I chose this place. We're a family of five, and since the beds were double and single, we booked two rooms so we could all sleep comfortably. Each room felt like a studio apartment in Korea, probably about 15 pyeong (around 500 sq ft). The price for two rooms was also less than half of what a five-person accommodation would typically cost. It's about a 15-minute walk to Dotonbori and only 5 minutes from Namba Station, making it easy to find after getting off the subway. My main concern when looking for a place was cleanliness and spaciousness, and the rooms were truly spotless with modern facilities. There's a Lawson convenience store just 3 minutes away. The bathroom was incredibly clean, the water pressure was excellent 👍, and the blankets were so fluffy and cozy, making for a really comfortable night's sleep ❤️. For breakfast, we were given sandwiches and egg tarts at the cafe on the first floor, with a choice of drinks. They even gave us coffee coupons for the cafe. Since we only stayed one night, we ended up with two coffee/drink coupons for the morning. I recommend using them right when you arrive! The egg tarts and coffee were delicious too. It's fantastic value for money, the facilities are clean, and the location is great, which is probably why so many Koreans stay here. There's also a quiet, traditional Japanese izakaya nearby where I enjoyed a draft beer at night, soaking in the local atmosphere. I'll be posting a more detailed review on my travel blog, 'Traveling Mrs. Park'. This is a 10-star, highly recommended, super cost-effective accommodation, paid for with my own money, by Traveling Mrs. Park.

Japanese hostels are really clean, much better than those in China, and relatively quieter. Overall, Japanese hostels offer great value for money, with well-maintained facilities and meticulous service. They're perfect for budget-conscious backpackers, solo travelers, or those who enjoy socializing, especially in areas like Kansai with many attractions.

Hotel were offering late checkouts to guests who left 5* reviews, so I feel that the reviews have been artificially inflated by people rating 5* so that they can get late checkout. Location was quite far from the JR Namba station and even further from the metro Namba station. The bed was really hard and uncomfortable. Bathroom was tiny, kitchenette had a raised lip which was easy to trip over or stub your toes on. However, the size of the room was good, there was a good amount of space. It would be ok to spend a night or two here but I think we were there 5 nights which wasn’t great with the uncomfortable bed. When we checked in we were told a room number of an uncleaned room and had to ring out of hours to swap rooms, but that was all resolved quickly by the hotel. Also to note, the keyboxes didn’t feel very safe/ secure because the codes followed a pattern (so if you knew one you’d know the other rooms), but we didn’t use the lockbox except for when we checked in so it didn’t affect us, but just something to consider. Overall it was ok for a budget hotel but I think the reviews make it seem too good to be true!

The room rates are affordable, and the location is excellent with convenient transportation. The rooms are simple yet comfortable, clean, and spotless. The front desk staff are thoughtful and attentive, and they speak Chinese. The facilities are comprehensive.